Valentine bridge closed to car traffic

Published: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 11:47 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 11:47 a.m.

LOCKPORT — The Valentine Pontoon Bridge crossing Bayou Lafourche has been closed to car traffic until further notice.

The bridge will remain open for boat traffic during this time, parish officials said.

The bridge was damaged by a truck that exceeded the bridge's weight limit, officials said. The 18-wheeler was carrying a load of sand across the bridge. Public Works officials have closed the bridge for inspection and repairs.

There is not yet a time line on the repairs, officials said.

Only local traffic is permitted between the Bollinger Bridge, also known as the Belle View Bridge, and the Valentine Pontoon Bridge because of the repairs. Additionally, the state Transportation Department has closed a portion of La. 308 between the T-Bois Lift Bridge in Larose and the Valentine bridge, and officials are only permitting local traffic along that stretch of La. 308 too.

<p>LOCKPORT — The Valentine Pontoon Bridge crossing Bayou Lafourche has been closed to car traffic until further notice. </p><p>The bridge will remain open for boat traffic during this time, parish officials said. </p><p>The bridge was damaged by a truck that exceeded the bridge's weight limit, officials said. The 18-wheeler was carrying a load of sand across the bridge. Public Works officials have closed the bridge for inspection and repairs. </p><p>There is not yet a time line on the repairs, officials said.</p><p>Only local traffic is permitted between the Bollinger Bridge, also known as the Belle View Bridge, and the Valentine Pontoon Bridge because of the repairs. Additionally, the state Transportation Department has closed a portion of La. 308 between the T-Bois Lift Bridge in Larose and the Valentine bridge, and officials are only permitting local traffic along that stretch of La. 308 too.</p><p>La. 1 is an alternate route.</p>